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Florida State linebackers embrace aggressive mindset for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Florida State linebackers embrace aggressive mindset for upcoming season

Summary

As fall camp begins, Florida State's linebackers under coach Ernie Sims adopt an aggressive 'apex predator' mentality. Led by Chris Jones, a transfer from Southern Miss, the group aims to impose physicality on opponents. Sims emphasizes their desire to impact the defense and create turnovers, addressing past deficiencies. Florida State hopes to improve after a challenging previous season, beginning with their first game against New Mexico State on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Ernie Sims describes linebackers as eager and intense.
•Chris Jones leads with previous season stats, including 135 tackles.
•Linebackers aim to improve on a -5 turnover margin from last season.
•First game of the season is Saturday against New Mexico State.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Seminoles LB Corps to Play with Predator vs. Prey Mentality

What they're saying

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According to coach Ernie Sims, his linebacking corps is a different group of football players this season. They are eager to hit someone and hit them hard, bringing a violence of action to the ball carrier.
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